CEAT Laptop Specifications
2022-23 Laptop Specifications
Architecture
Laptop specifications for Architecture students are published by the School of Architecture. See the official flyer for additional information. Listed below is a summary of specifications.
- O/S: Windows 10
- CPU: current generation i7 or Ryzen 7
- RAM: 32GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GPU with at least 12GB vRAM (for example: RTX A4500 or RTX 3080)
- HD: 512GB or larger solid-state
- Monitor: 15" or larger
- Other required accessories as listed in the official document (see above)
MAE or MET
- O/S: Windows 10
- CPU: i7 or Ryzen 7
- RAM: 16GB
- Graphics: NVIDIA GPU with at least 4GB vRAM (for example: RTX A1000 or RTX A500)
- Verify your video card is certified with AutoCAD and Solidworks
- HD: 512GB or larger solid-state
All Other Engineering or Technology Majors
- O/S: Windows 10
- CPU: i7 or Ryzen 7
- RAM: 16GB
- Graphics: Integrated graphics
- Note: integrated graphics are not officially supported by SolidWorks
- HD: 512GB or larger solid-state
MACINTOSH
Macs are not recommended. Nearly all CEAT software is Windows-based. But if students choose to buy a Mac, they need a very high-end system, with at least the following specs and requirements:
- Must purchase Parallels virtualization software
- Must obtain a licensed copy of Windows 10 to run on Parallels.
- CPU: i7 or better, or equivalent M1 processor
- RAM: 32GB
- Storage: 1TB SSD
Caveat: Attempting to run Windows-only, high performance software such as SolidWorks may yield inconsistent results.
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